Health Condition 1: J449- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Structured Breathing Exercise Protocol: 4-7-8 breathing technique 5 reps and 2 sets
Energy conservation and work simplification techniques
Diaphragmatic weight training 5 reps and 3
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participants included will be 1. Participants with moderate to severe COPD according to the criteria of the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease GOLD GOLD 2 Moderate using a peak flow meter with 150 to 249 l/min PEFR. GOLD 3 Severe using a peak flow meter with 100 to 149 l/min PEFR. 2. 30 to 60 years old patients with COPD. 3. Both males and females. 4. Ability to provide written informed consent and willingness to participate in the full duration of the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants excluded will be 1) Serious conditions that require ventilatory support 2) Any neurological condition where the patient is unable to follow the therapists commands 3) Cognitive disorders with a definite medical history 4) With Severe complications like Cor Pulmonale Atelectasis etc. 5) Patients who had recently undergone major surgeries like abdominal cardio-thoracic or gynecological surgery 6) Patients with musculoskeletal disorders like clavicle scapula humerus sternum or ribs fracture flail chest or shoulder dislocation 7) Open wounds at or near chest
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| CAT COPD Assessment of QoL Questionnaire PEFR 6 min walk test Timepoint: At baseline and after 2 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| nilTimepoint: nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Madhur Kulkarni
Dr. APJAK COPT PIMS DU
Outcome results
None listed